Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls
NHTSA's records list 14 safety recalls covering the Chevrolet Bolt EV since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2017-2023, 2027. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Feb. 26, 2026. 5 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 1
- Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 5,861 vehicles potentially affected.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 3
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 6,771 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 317 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 111,242 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 7
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 6,771 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 317 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 111,242 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 52,414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Driver-Side Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly
Component: air bags. 28 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 5
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 6,771 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 111,242 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 52,414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 8
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 6,771 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 111,242 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 52,414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts
Component: seat belts. 470 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Left Brake Caliper may Fracture
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 464 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 897 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 6
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 6,771 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 111,242 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 57,414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 50,932 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 897 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 210,628 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 5
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 6,771 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 111,242 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 57,414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 50,932 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 210,628 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 4
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 6,771 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 111,242 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 57,414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Component: electrical system. 50,932 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.